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Which city benefits from the Prakasam Barrage?

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Vijayawada
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Nagpur
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Surat
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Lucknow
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Solution

The correct option is A Vijayawada
Prakasam Barrage was built in 1853 by British rulers. It was built over the Krishna river and the city of Vijayawada benefits from it. This barrage diverts the water into canals. The water helps irrigate about twelve lakh acres of land.

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